Polish PM Seeks to Appoint Ally to Constitutional Court Amid Coalition Uproar

The Polish Prime Minister has confirmed his intention to appoint his "right-hand man" to the constitutional court, a move that has sparked rebellion within the ruling coalition. Critics suggest the PM is following in the footsteps of his predecessor, Kaczyński.

14 Aug, 10:57 — 14 Aug, 10:57

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Polish PM confirms he wants his “right-hand man” to be made constitutional court judge

The move has generated controversy given the government's pledge to "depoliticise" the court.

By Daniel Tilles

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First report: rzeczpospolita · 14 Aug, 10:55|Full coverage: 2 · 1m|Window: 1m

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Tusk wchodzi w buty Kaczyńskiego. Bunt w koalicji przeciwko Berkowi

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Polish PM Seeks to Appoint Ally to Constitutional Court Amid Coalition Uproar

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Polish PM confirms he wants his “right-hand man” to be made constitutional court judge

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Tusk wchodzi w buty Kaczyńskiego. Bunt w koalicji przeciwko Berkowi

Polish PM confirms he wants his “right-hand man” to be made constitutional court judge

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